Vulnerability identifier: #VU64642
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM DB2
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper bounds checking. A local attacker can trigger the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code on the system with root privileges.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM DB2: 9.7 - 9.7.0.10, 10.1 - 10.1.0.5, 10.5 - 10.5.0.10, 11.1 FP1 - 11.1 FP3, 11.5
External links
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/174960
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/2875875
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.